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    afeitarse las piernas

    Grammar & Usage

    verb phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a reflexive verbal construction composed of the pronominal verb 'afeitarse' and the direct object 'las piernas'. In Spanish, body parts take definite articles rather than possessive adjectives when the possessor is marked by the reflexive pronoun. The reflexive pronoun changes to match the grammatical subject (e.g., 'me afeito las piernas').

    Sample sentences

    Ella prefiere afeitarse las piernas en la ducha.

    She prefers to shave her legs in the shower.

    No tuve tiempo de afeitarme las piernas antes de ir a la playa.

    I didn't have time to shave my legs before going to the beach.

    Siempre uso loción hidratante después de afeitarme las piernas.

    I always use moisturizing lotion after shaving my legs.

    Quick facts

    verb_type:Reflexive / Pronominal
    usage_note:'Afeitarse' strictly denotes shaving with a razor, distinct from broader hair removal ('depilarse').
    infinitive_base:afeitar (first conjugation -ar)
    possessive_rule:Definite article 'las' replaces possessive determiner

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    Example

    Ella prefiere afeitarse las piernas en la ducha.

    She prefers to shave her legs in the shower.

    No tuve tiempo de afeitarme las piernas antes de ir a la playa.

    I didn't have time to shave my legs before going to the beach.

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